VRO on Hwy. 101, March 30

CCSO release – On March 26, 2021 at about 6:49 PM, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a road rage incident which had occurred near milepost 255 on Highway 101, Bandon. The investigation revealed the suspect, 40 year old Adam Akers, had encountered his estranged wife whom has a restraining order against Akers. During the encounter, Akers yelled at his ex-wife and then swerved towards her vehicle, causing the driver to swerve into the oncoming lane in order to avoid a collision. The incident was caught by two separate video recordings. Based upon the evidence, Akers was arrested for two counts of Violation of a Restraining Order, Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor, Reckless Driving and Recklessly Endangering Another. Akers was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked on those charges with an additional hold placed upon him by his probation officer.